DRESS CODE

Proper attire is to be worn at school by all students to foster an environment conducive to learning. To ensure that students observe basic rules of personal hygiene and dress in a manner that would not disrupt the educational process, the following Chaparral High School dress code provisions are in effect in accordance with CCSD Regulation 5131.

• Requires the wearing of shoes with soles. House slippers and shoes with wheels are not permitted.

• All clothing must be sufficient to conceal any and all undergarments. No skin will show between of shirt/blouse and top of pants or skirts at any time. All sleeveless shirts must have straps at least three inches and cover the shoulder. Prohibited tops include, but are not limited to crop tops, tank tops, strapless, low cut clothing, clothing with slits, or tops and outfits that provide minimum coverage.

• Requires that all shorts, skirts, and dresses must be at fingertip length. If shorts are worn, they must be hemmed and without fraying.

• All jeans, pants and trousers must be secured at waist level. Sagging is strictly prohibited. Jeans, pants, and trousers are not to have rips or tears that expose undergarments and/or are located mid-thigh or higher.

• Headgear (hats, hoods, caps, bandanas, hair grooming aids except for designated school approved uniforms, special events, authorized athletic practices, documented medical conditions, bona fide religious reasons, or CCSD/school sanctioned activities.

• Slogans or advertising on clothing, jewelry, buttons, and/or accessories which by their controversial, discriminatory, profane, and/or obsene nature disrupt the educational setting are prohibited.

• Any clothing, jewelry, buttons, and/or accessories that promote illegal or violent conduct, or affiliation with groups that promote illegal or violent conduct such as, but not limited to, the unlawful use of weapons, drugs, alcohol, tobacco, or drug paraphernalia, or clothing that contains threats are prohibited. No spiked or studded clothing.

• Outerwear such as coats, mittens, and scarves must be removed upon entering the classrooms/buildings. Administrators, teachers, and staff may use their discretion as appropriate based on the temperature in the facility.

The school administration will have the right to designate which type of dress, fashion, fads, or appearance disrupt or detract from the educational program and may be a potential safety hazard.

The principal shall retain the authority to grant exceptions for special occasions and/or special conditions. Teachers will conduct classroom dress code checks and refer students who are in violation of the dress code to the dean for appropriate disciplinary action. The first violation will result in a warning and parent notification and the violator conforming to the appropriate dress attire. The second dress code violation will automatically place the offender on Required Parent Conference (RPC).

Per Clark County School District Regulation 5131:

I. Community Standards The Clark County School District reserves the right to insist that the dress and grooming of students are within the limits of generally acceptable school community standards and those students shall be required to show proper attention to personal cleanliness.

II. Educational Environment Student’s dress, personal appearance and conduct are required to be of such character as not to disrupt or detract from the educational environment of the school. Any style which tends to diminish instructional effectiveness or discipline control by teachers is not acceptable.

III. Responsibility The school administration shall have the right to designate which types of dress, fashion, fads, or appearance disrupt or detract from the educational program and may be a potential safety hazard.